Peace

Sorry about the clarity of this pic. Camera is quite weird. But I promised one of Susan with Eli. After all, it is her who has him most of the time. Riley just wanted to join in the fun on this one.

Last night was a much needed night with Eli. I had a very "interesting" time at small group and was somewhat frustrated when I came home. Of course I have agreed to do the 2am bottle feeding. Lately it has involved much screaming (from Eli) and a few messy diapers. Last night he awoke at 2am. I rushed to make the bottle and feed him. Generally when he is done eating he, first of all, fills his diaper. (Did not happen last night!) Secondly, he cries because, well, I'm not really sure why.

Last night, though, he finished his eating and instead of spitting out the nipple and screaming, he pushed it out with his tongue and just looked up at me very contented. I cannot tell you how rare and special this moment was. He stayed there, looking at me, for some time until he began to doze off back to sleep. Not once last night did I need to use the pacifier to calm him down or get him back to sleep. What a peaceful, serence moment it was last night.

Of course, that was followed by me going back to bed at 2:30 and not being able to go to sleep until sometime after 3:30. Two nights in a row of that stuff. I'm the one who's supposed to be able to fall right back asleep. Maybe tonight I pray.

That's the news. That's the update. Enjoy your day and the peace that God provides.